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The Young Mens Christian Association of the Capital Area

EIN 72-0408994 · Baton Rouge, LA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak46 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE Y IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT, COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION WITH A FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. THE Y NURTURES THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY YOUTH AND TEEN, IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE BACK AND SUPPORT OUR NEIGHBORS. THE Y IS COMMITTED TO SERVING THE NEEDS OF OUR CONSTITUENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$11.3 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 79%
Employees
517
Volunteers
1,316
Highest pay
$238,472, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $9.0 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - OUR Y IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING THE POTENTIAL OF EVERY CHILD AND TEEN. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL CHILDREN DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE. THAT'S WHY WE HELP YOUNG PEOPLE CULTIVATE THE VALUES, SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LEAD TO POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, BETTER HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT. OUR Y PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SUMMER CAMP, YOUTH SPORTS, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE, YOUTH & GOVERNMENT, YMCA MINORITY ACHIEVERS AND THE CHRISTIAN VALUES CONFERENCE, OFFER A RANGE OF EXPERIENCES THAT ENRICH COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH. CHILDREN AND TEENS ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD FRIENDSHIPS AND DEVELOP A SENSE OF BELONGING, WHILE LEARNING VALUABLE SOCIAL AND TEAMWORK SKILLS, ALL IN A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT. HEALTHY LIVING - THE Y IS A LEADING VOICE ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE BRING FAMILIES CLOSER TOGETHER, ENCOURAGE GOOD HEALTH AND FOSTER CONNECTIONS THROUGH FITNESS, SPORTS, FUN AND SHARED INTERESTS. WE ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS DIABETES PREVENTION, GROUP EXERCISE, HEALTH SCREENINGS, SWIM LESSONS, AND SOCIAL GROUPS. AS A RESULT, PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY ARE RECEIVING THE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE GREATER HEALTH IN SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT AS OUR NATION STRUGGLES WITH AN OBESITY CRISIS, FAMILIES STRUGGLE WITH WORK/LIFE BALANCE AND INDIVIDUALS SEARCH FOR PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. AT THE Y, WE WELCOME ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF DIMENSIONS OF DIVERSITY INCLUDING RACE, FAITH, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN/ANCESTRY, SEX, GENDER IDENTITY, MARITAL STATUS, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, DISABILITIES, OR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS.SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - OUR Y BELIEVES IN GIVING BACK AND SUPPORTING OUR NEIGHBORS. WE HAVE BEEN LISTENING AND RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST CRITICAL SOCIAL NEEDS FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN, HOMELESS OUTREACH, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAMS, WATER SAFETY, CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING AND LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATIONS. WE ENGAGED 1,325 INDIVIDUALS WHO VOLUNTEERED THEIR TIME TO Y ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHENED OUR COMMUNITY AND PAVED THE WAY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. THE Y WILL CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO CREATE A STRONGER SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
  2. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE INCLUDES INCOME FROM STATE WITHHOLDING REFUND AND NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS FEES COLLECTED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1945.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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